Fair.

In the village with the green rooftops, Aella outside the weapon shop while Timon went in to buy more knives and Claire went to get some food.

’20^th day of the walking moon, division year.

So I found the bathhouse today diary, and like everything else in Koob it was really impressive. I’m used to a stream and a rag but this was complete luxury. Heated water, steam rooms and even pools made specifically for the children to have fun in so the parents don’t have to fight to get them clean. This place may actually be paradise.

Anyway, I spent the whole day with Terry (the guy who runs the café and makes cakes) I went to his shop early today and we got to chatting the whole day, and when it came time for him to close he took me for a walk around his favourite park and we watched the sun set. I think this might be what love feels like diary!

Goodnight diary!

1^st day of the sleeping sun, division year.

Well diary, this is an interesting position I find myself in, I’m not writing this at the library tonight, Terry has offered to let me stay at his house above the café. He is such a gentleman I feel totally swept off my feet, and I never thought that could be a good feeling until now.

First thing I did yesterday was check up at the reception to find out when the researchers would get back, apparently sometime tomorrow so I had another day to spend. And I spent it all with Terry. We pretty much did the exact same things we did yesterday, but I’m starting to feel that if I repeated days like this for the rest of my life I could die happy.

Night diary!’

Aella put the diary away and waited for Timon. Looking around this place was a far cry from the ultra magnificence of Koob, but it had a sort of homely charm that she found very pleasant and calming.

“Ok, I’m done, lets go meet up with Claire.”

Aella looked up to see Timon, his clothes once again fully stocked with deadly weapons.

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Aella and Timon walked down the streets towards the market when Claire came running full speed round the corner and when he spotted them said;

“We have to leave NOW!”

“what is it?” Aella asked, “Did you see a warrior?”

“not yet” Claire replied, and held up a poster she had just torn down, “but it’s only a matter of time”

Aella and Timon looked at the poster, and their faces looked back at them from it.

‘WANTED DEAD! Two banded warriors responsible for massive destruction to the peaceful city of Koob. Last sighted heading east from Koob.

Beware! Whilst they appear to be young these warriors are exceptionally deadly even compared to other banded warriors, do not try to capture alive.

Large monetary reward for the heads of both warriors.

This notice printed on behalf of President Polot’

“Oh shit.” Timon knew every banded warrior within a few hundred miles would be onto them now.

“We should make a move.” Aella said nervously looking around.

The trio made their exit from the village, trying to go the least crowded route.

“we need to stay totally clear of paths and settlements from now on. We’ll get our food from the wildlife.” Timon knew they couldn’t avoid warriors pulled by the bracelets, but they could at least avoid people seeing them and word getting out about their location.